Crisis Management of Air Embolism in the OR

An air embolism in the OR is a life-threatening emergency that demands prompt coordinated interventions by all perioperative team members. Specific applications of protocols and guidelines, such as the flowchart provided in this article, provide key components of traditional and effective responses...

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Published in:AORN journal 2015-04, Vol.101 (4), p.471-481
Main Authors: Seifert, Patricia C., Yang, Zhao, Munoz, Ruben
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Anesthesia & Perioperative Care
Clinical Protocols
Embolism, Air - surgery
Embolisms
Emergency Medical Services
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Nursing
Operating Room Nursing
Patient Care Team
Patients
Perianesthesia
Surgery
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Summary:An air embolism in the OR is a life-threatening emergency that demands prompt coordinated interventions by all perioperative team members. Specific applications of protocols and guidelines, such as the flowchart provided in this article, provide key components of traditional and effective responses to surgical crises. Successful management of an air embolism event requires critical skills of perioperative nurses who must consider both the risks for VAE or AAE and preventive actions, be aware of the resources available during an air embolism in the OR, and collaborate with their team members through precise and accurate communication.
ISSN:0001-2092
1878-0369
DOI:10.1016/j.aorn.2015.01.005